O God, with all our hearts, we long for you. Come, transform us to be Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused people, multiplying disciples everywhere.
BIBLE READINGS:
- Isaiah 60:1–5; Ephesians 5:1–20
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
- Is your greatest longing for the glory of the Lord to rise upon you and to light up our world? What difference will it make for you when he satisfies that longing?
- Is there any hint of immorality or greed in your life? Any darkness?
- What earthly longings do you need to release to create more space to long for God?
PERSONAL PRAYER:
- That God would awaken our hearts with deep longing and ravenous hunger for more of him.
- That our hearts would be filled with joy as the glory of God descends upon us.
- That all dark desires would be banished from our hearts and that we would wholeheartedly long for the beauty of God.
LISTENING PRAYER:
- Jesus, are there any self-centred longings that need to die and be replaced with Christ-centred ones?
MISSIONAL PRAYER:
- Montréal (Laval, Longueuil, Montréal-Nord) | Pray for courage in post-Christian space. (Francophone expressions)
- Lord, we lift up the Pashtun people living in the Middle East. You know their hearts, their love for family, their rich traditions, and their generous hospitality. We pray that Your light would break through the resistance and hostility toward the Gospel. Strengthen and protect the few believers among them and raise up workers who will share Your Word with courage and compassion. We ask that You transform communities and bring hope where there is darkness.